![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The village has three sub-villages – Hosmane, Dinekere and Kerekoppa. While Koothi does fall under Tolurushettalli Gram Panchayat, it nevertheless has its own village committee. Any problem or dispute is resolved within the village and our unity is our strength,” explains Mohan MD, president of the Koothi Village Committee. “Since ancient times, the grama samithi has been in existence to ensure development and well-being of the village. What one finds even more extraordinary is that Koothi abides by its own set of administrative rules and regulations, untouched by modern policies and laws. The village, primarily composed of Vokkaligas and members of Scheduled Castes, symbolises cohesion and belonging. As one proceeds further, neatly laid-out estates and houses form the heart of this settlement. Living this thought, Koothi’s vision for self-governance, while maintaining its democratic and just values, is a unique study into the concept of decentralisation.Ībout 53 km from district headquarters Madikeri, one is welcomed into Koothi by a vast ground that hosts a community hall and the grama samithi (village committee) building. ![]() “The soul of India lives in its villages,” observed Mahatma Gandhi. ![]()
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